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Falls from height – The leading cause of construction accidents

Posted on 2nd Aug, 2012 | By Lorretta Tatham

Although many people believe more rigid safety laws and new technologies have made construction accidents

Posted on 16th Jul, 2012 | By Lorretta Tatham

It is important to understand the reasons for Working At Height Regulations when using ladders.

Posted on 4th May, 2012 | By Lorretta Tatham

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has revealed that injuries due to falls from ladders

Posted on 3rd Apr, 2012 | By Lorretta Tatham

Before you begin any task involving working at height, it is vital to assess jobs

Posted on 22nd Mar, 2012 | By Lorretta Tatham

Portable ladders cause around 1200 major injuries each year, including a few deaths. Up until

Posted on 16th Mar, 2012 | By Lorretta Tatham

When using roof ladders, working platforms or standing on the roof itself, workers need to

Posted on 20th Feb, 2012 | By Lorretta Tatham

Anyone can fall from ladders when working at height and even safety professionals are vulnerable.

Posted on 14th Feb, 2012 | By Lorretta Tatham

The BBC recently reported a health and safety officer of a construction company being suspended

Posted on 20th Jan, 2012 | By Lorretta Tatham

It is dangerous to work outside during stormy weather – especially when ladders are involved.

Posted on 13th Jan, 2012 | By Lorretta Tatham

A firm in Greater Manchester has been fined £145,000 when an employee fell ten metres